Hypothyroidism and weight loss

[msturtle143]

Just wondering if anyone here has hypothroidism and whether you take generic or brand? I had a total thyroidectomy this past summer because they found I had thyroid cancer. Now without a thyroid, I've easily put on 5lbs. Is there hope? 
I read people swear by brand (Synthroid, etc) vs generic. I am currently on generic and I'm still pretty tired and not losing weight despite how active I've been and how healthy I've been eating. Thoughts? 

[libbygrl109]

I've been on levothyroxine (generic Synthroid) for 3 years now. Before I was diagnosed, I was completely exhausted all of the time, anxious, and just an all-around mess. I didn't have the great weight loss that others have experienced (my friend lost about 20lbs after she started meds), but because I finally had the energy to care, it was a lot easier to focus on exercise and cleaning up my diet.

Best of luck to you in your recovery.

[libbygrl109]

Oh, and it took about a month before I was really starting to feel a difference with the medicine.

[fuckyourcouch]

I take armour. My doctor didn't want me to take synthroid or the generic armour.

I would guess your symptoms have more to do with your dose than the brand.

[sweetiesparkles]

I'm on levothyroxine. As soon as I went on it I lost about 8 lbs (I only had 15 to lose). I think it was because I took it at night and on an empty stomach so no late night snacks.

1.5 years later I'm down more than those last 15lbs, I don't want to lose anymore.